nazism

/ˈnɑːtsɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of government and ideology based on racism, militarism, and the suppression of political opposition; a totalitarian and nationalist movement that rose to power in Germany in the 1930s, associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.

“The rise of nazism in the 1930s had a devastating impact on European Jewry.”

2. noun

The policies, practices, and ideologies of the Nazi Party, especially in Germany during the 1930s to 1940s.

“The study of nazism provides valuable insights into the nature of totalitarian regimes.”

Synonyms

  • fascism
  • totalitarianism

Antonyms

  • democracy
  • liberalism